Forest trees are integral parts of human society. They provide fuel, fiber, construction and building materials, food, and medicines, among other things. The forest itself is an ecosystem, and as ecosystems, forests stabilize environments and are essential components of the global ecology. Although trees are the dominant vegetation, forests are rich reservoirs of biological diversity. They har…
The crucial role of genetic resources in supporting human society is frequently overlooked and greatly undervalued. They are of tremendous practical and historical significance for human life. They underpin both our daily survival and are responsible for generating a large part of the wealth of nations. Germplasm is a resource that consists of the genetic materials that can perpetuate a…